Dr. Robert Suya

Dr. Robert Suya

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Land Surveying & Physical Planning

33 publications

Suya earns a PhD in Navigation and Satellite Positioning from the University of Nottingham. He also has an MSc in Geodesy and Engineering Surveying from the same university. Suya is a Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) enthusiast and a renowned geodesist who specialises in utilising satellit...

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Unravelling Weather Prediction through Deep Learning and GNSS Approaches in Malawi

Conference Proceeding
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Author
Dr. Robert Suya
Co-authors
Mr. Charles Kapachika, John Bosco Ogwang
Abstract
The estimation of water vapour in the troposphere holds significant importance for accurate weather forecasting. However, this task is challenged by a limited number of Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) stations dedicated to geodynamics in countries like Malawi. In particular, the application of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based approaches in disaster-affected areas remains constrained due to the scarcity of CORS monuments. In this presentation, a combined deep learning and the GNSS technique leveraging datasets from the existing CORS network is presented for discussion to exploit the potential of the hybrid arrangement in weather prediction. The proposed approach aims to establish a robust framework for real-time or near real-time weather prediction by considering different weather conditions in Malawi. The talk also highlights the validation results from experimental tests that illustrate the potential applications of such an integrated system.

Keywords: Weather prediction; Deep learning; GNSS; CORS; Malawi
Year of Publication
2023
Proceedings Title
Climate Change, Extreme Events, Public Health & Resettlement in Malawi: Public, Policy, Science & Technology Perspectives, Leveraging Deep Learning and Data Science Solutions
Page Numbers
24 - 25
Conference Dates
August 24 - 25, 2023
Conference Place
ICI, ODL and Business Center at The Malawi University of Business and Applied Science
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